When Julie Kandel and her husband Ron began their foster and adoption journey in 1991, they couldn’t have imagined they would one day have 18 children (including three biological daughters). Theirs is an incredible story of answering God’s call for their lives and their family, of trusting during each step of the process, and of persevering through incredible tragedy to provide a safe haven for young children in need of a loving home.
Julie and Ron Kandel have built a legacy of selflessness and unconditional love while welcoming 15 foster and adoptive children from three different sibling groups into their home since 1991. This is their inspiring story. Click here to see the full recap from our 50th Anniversary Benefit Dinner.
We were honored to have Julie and her family join us for our 50th Anniversary Dinner. After the video played, everyone in attendance gave the Kandel family a standing ovation as Julie and her children made their way to the stage, where Kevin Hewitt, CCHO’s president & CEO, gave them a token of our appreciation for all she and Ron have sacrificed to provide a loving home for children in need.
